SHOREWINNER Partners Advance Offshore Wind Education at Sixth Steering Committee Meeting in Lisbon

The SHOREWINNER consortium gathered in Lisbon on 31 October 2025 for its 6th Steering Committee Meeting (SC#06), hosted at the Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência Viva. The hybrid event, which welcomed both in-person and online participants, brought together universities, VET providers, CoVE leaders, and industry representatives from across Southern Europe.

The meeting served as a key platform to review progress, exchange experiences, and coordinate the next milestones in strengthening offshore renewable energy education and collaboration in the region.

Meeting Highlights:

The session opened with a comprehensive update on the current status of the project, followed by the introduction of a new partner, further enriching the consortium’s expertise and network.

Partners UDC and UAEGEAN led an in-depth discussion under Work Package 3, focusing on the joint curriculum analysis, methodology revision, and the alignment of EQF5 national courses with the skills demands of the offshore wind sector.

Under Work Package 4, IFOA and APREN presented progress on the development of career kits, innovative learning materials, and CVET short courses aimed at promoting professional upskilling and mobility through micro-credentials and digital tools.

INOVA+ provided an update on Work Package 7, outlining the evaluation framework for measuring the impact and sustainability of regional Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs). This was followed by a review of Work Package 1, where P.PORTO and VET partners discussed the upcoming reporting cycle and administrative matters related to payments and compliance.

Under Work Package 6, CARDET and CoVE leaders shared progress on dissemination and communication activities, including website updates, social media engagement, and the planning of Local CoVE Development Events across partner countries.

The meeting concluded with DBL and WP leaders presenting the strategic and long-term action plans (D5.2), setting the foundation for the continuation and expansion of the SHOREWINNER network beyond the project’s lifetime.

The consortium agreed on several priorities for the months ahead:

• Finalizing and launching the career kits and CVET modules in early 2026
• Organizing national CoVE development events to enhance visibility and regional engagement
• Preparing for the impact assessment and next reporting cycle to ensure accountability and sustainability

Learn mora about the SHOREWINNER Project, here.